Community Facilitator in Boyle

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.

CORLANN –WEST REGION

POST: 2 X PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY FACILITATOR'S

CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle & Frenchpark areas)

Ref: 101582

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Community Facilitator roles are also available.

Location:
Curlew Adult Services (Boyle & Frenchpark areas). Staff allocation could be either within day/residential/respite settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Curlew services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities.

Requirements

Candidates should have a QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector – eg., Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, Creative Digital Media

A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.

Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.

Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour.

Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Details

Location: Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland

Sector: public sector

Salary: €36,291–€52,406 per year

Closing date: 10 Aug 2026

Normal working hours are Monday – Friday in day services. However, weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the people supported on occasion. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. 2 X Permanent Part-Time Community Facilitator 70 hours a fortnight

Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply: €36,291 x 12 increments - €52,406 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Tenure: Permanent Part-Time & Pensionable

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within the Curlew Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Informal enquiries to: Aoife Roddy, Service Coordinator Curlew Services 0879674510

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm on 10th August 2026.

Interviews date to be confirmed